Sad news as she was a truely great singer. There aren't many that have her vocal range these days. The drugs and alcohol and being surrounded by yes-men is an all too familiar story, for the big stars unfortunatley. RIP.
not the first and will not be the last -- fame and fortune not enough -and the Irony of it all she was found by her bodyguard hope she is at peace now .rip
RIP. Unfortunately, she never had the depth, style or raw emotion of her late cousin Dee Dee Warwick (sister of Dionne) whose voice could scorch the earth but was destined to live in the shadow of her sister who had the catchy, cutesie voice well suited to the songs churned out from the Brill Building in New York during the sixties.
Neither Dionne or Whitney could be classed as true Soul singers IMHO.
If you're in any doubt listen to Dee Dee's 1970 Atco recording with the Dixie Flyers , "She Didn't Know (She Kept On Talking)" and you'll understand what I mean.
It is so sad that so many talented people who have everything in that industry are able to throw it all away. It must be the culture and the feeling of indestrucability you have when you are at the very top, I don't know but sad all the same. I could say others may learn from this but that never seems to happen over the years.
A mate of mine announced her death a few years ago on facebook, not as prematurely as we thought. Awful singer who spawned a million imitators on the Pop Factor. The Bodyguard is one of the worst films of all time. But sad to see someone die so young for whatever reason. ps whenever anyone mentions Booby Brown I think of the Frank Zappa song.
Always sad when someone dies young. My thoughts go to her loved ones.
That said, she did nothing for me, other than sing a load of songs I wish I'd never had the misfortune to hear. What's the betting that that dreadful "always love you" song will be played at her funeral?
I am surprised she lived that long tbh - talented and naive when she first came to light, but then became involved in that piece of crap Bobby Brown and it was only going to end one way. She reportedly blew $100m. Sad but a re-occurring fact of modern life in 'showbiz'.
she was privaleged to have the taltent, looks, fame and riches that 99.9% of people in the world will never get anywhere near. shame that the industry she has invested most in over the last 20 years is the criminal underworld of drug dealers!
Same as Ami Winehead, harsh but find it hard to sympaphise.
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Neither Dionne or Whitney could be classed as true Soul singers IMHO.
If you're in any doubt listen to Dee Dee's 1970 Atco recording with the Dixie Flyers , "She Didn't Know (She Kept On Talking)" and you'll understand what I mean.
Awful singer who spawned a million imitators on the Pop Factor. The Bodyguard is one of the worst films of all time. But sad to see someone die so young for whatever reason.
ps whenever anyone mentions Booby Brown I think of the Frank Zappa song.
She simply couldnt sing I will Always Love You, breathless and let the crowd sing it for her.
1994 clip was note perfect.
Tragic waste.
That said, she did nothing for me, other than sing a load of songs I wish I'd never had the misfortune to hear. What's the betting that that dreadful "always love you" song will be played at her funeral?
I used to do mobile Dj'ing reguarly and her music never fails with the public.
R.I.P
she was privaleged to have the taltent, looks, fame and riches that 99.9% of people in the world will never get anywhere near. shame that the industry she has invested most in over the last 20 years is the criminal underworld of drug dealers!
Same as Ami Winehead, harsh but find it hard to sympaphise.
Whitney Houston was an amazing singer in her prime. Not every ones cup of tea but certainly not awful by any standard.
RIP Whitney.